Endoscopy Nurse

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Nashville is seeking an Endoscopy Nurse to deliver safe, evidence-based care for patients undergoing GI and endoscopic procedures. You will perform pre- and post-procedure assessments, start IVs and administer/monitor moderate sedation, and assist physicians during endoscopies while maintaining infection control and accurate EHR documentation.

You'll educate patients and families and collaborate with GI physicians, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of endoscopic procedures, patient assessment, and sedation administration.
• Experience with infection control and scope reprocessing.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based care for patients undergoing GI and endoscopic procedures
• Perform thorough pre- and post-procedure assessments
• Start IVs and administer/monitor moderate sedation
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies
• Oversee infection prevention and scope reprocessing workflows
• Accurately document patient information in the EHR
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care
• Collaborate with GI physicians, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Infection control

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Role: Endoscopy Nurse

• Deliver safe, evidence-based care for patients undergoing GI and endoscopic procedures
• Perform thorough pre- and post-procedure assessments
• Start IVs and administer/monitor moderate sedation
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies
• Oversee infection prevention and scope reprocessing workflows
• Accurately document patient information in the EHR
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care
• Collaborate with GI physicians, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based care for patients undergoing GI and endoscopic procedures
• Perform thorough pre- and post-procedure assessments
• Start IVs and administer/monitor moderate sedation
• Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies
• Oversee infection prevention and scope reprocessing workflows
• Accurately document patient information in the EHR
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care
• Collaborate with GI physicians, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of endoscopic procedures, patient assessment, and sedation administration
• Experience with infection control and scope reprocessing
• Excellent documentation, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a patient-centered, dynamic setting